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Best Free Kindle Books Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good free kindle books apps. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Free Kindle Books Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.8M)NoNoAug 2026
2FreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFree4.7★ (2.5K)YesYesAug 2026
3Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.4M)NoNoAug 2026
4eBooks for KindleeBooks for KindleFree4.2★ (9)YesNoAug 2026
5Goodreads: Book Tracker & MoreGoodreads: Book Tracker & MoreFree4.8★ (742K)NoNoAug 2026
6Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.4★ (86K)NoNoAug 2026
7Hoopla: Your Library AnywhereHoopla: Your Library AnywhereFree4.8★ (1.4M)NoNoAug 2026
8Kobo Books & AudiobooksKobo Books & AudiobooksFree4.5★ (27K)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Kindle Books

Amazon Kindle: Reading App#1

Amazon Kindle: Reading App by AMZN Mobile LLC

Read books. Millions of ebooks
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.9😊(5.8M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#4in Books
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Access a vast library of eBooks, magazines, and comics on your mobile device. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, brightness, and page-turning options. Look up words, track progress, and sync across devices.

What We Love

  • 📚 Huge library of books
  • 📱 Portable and convenient
  • 🔍 Useful features like dictionary lookup and highlighting
  • 🌙 Adjustable reading settings (font, brightness, etc.)

Room to Improve

  • 🛒 Cannot purchase books directly in the app
  • 🗂️ Difficulty organizing and managing large book libraries
  • 🔍 Inconsistent behavior when highlighting/taking notes
FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads#2

FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads by Radically Better

World's Largest Free Library
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.7(2.5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#22in Books
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Access a vast digital library with over 76,000 free books across all genres. Discover new titles, personalize your reading experience, and download books for offline enjoyment. Find your next favorite read, from classics to modern bestsellers.

Libby, the library app#3

Libby, the library app by OverDrive, Inc.

Library audiobooks and ebooks
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.9😊(4.4M ratings)
Free
#3in Books
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Access millions of free ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. Borrow titles instantly with your library card, download for offline enjoyment, and enjoy a customizable reading and listening experience.

What We Love

  • 📚 Extensive library of books and audiobooks
  • 🔍 Convenient search and browsing features
  • 🔖 Easy to manage holds and returns
  • 🔄 Seamless syncing across devices

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Long wait times for popular titles
  • 🔍 Confusing search and filtering options
  • 🤯 Buggy and unstable performance

More Free Kindle Books apps to explore

4
eBooks for Kindle
eBooks for Kindle
eBooks for Kindle
Find Your New Favorite eBooks
Free

Discover new favorite e-book titles for free. Browse numerous categories and search by country to find Kindle books. View detailed book information before being redirected to Amazon to purchase.

Discover free Kindle eBooksBrowse by categorySearch by country
📚 Books
(9)
ad-supported
5
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More
Reviews, lists & reading goals
Free

This app connects you with a vast community of readers to discover new books. Get personalized recommendations, track your reading progress, and see what your friends are enjoying. Scan book barcodes in stores to add them to your wish list and read reviews before you buy.

Personalized book recommendationsReading challenge participationBook cover and barcode scanner
📚 Books
(742K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Apple Books
Apple Books
Apple Books
Read, listen, discover.
Free

Discover, read, and listen to millions of books and audiobooks. Browse curated collections, personalized recommendations, and bestsellers. Customize your reading experience with various themes and settings, and set reading goals to build a habit. Share your library with family.

Discover millions of books and audiobooksPersonalized recommendations and curated collectionsCustomizable reading experience (fonts, themes, spacing)
📚 Books
(86K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
Books, Manga, Movies and More
Free

Access a vast digital library of books, comics, movies, music, and more, all within a single application. Stream or download content for free with your library card, enjoying an ad-free experience and features like offline listening and dark mode.

Stream and download contentAd-free experienceAudiobooks and eBooks
📚 Books
(1.4M)
free
8
Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Your eBook library, anywhere
Free

Access millions of eBooks and audiobooks with a highly customizable reading experience. Sync your progress across devices and discover new stories with guest browsing. Enjoy features like night mode, text-to-speech, and CarPlay integration.

Millions of eBooks and audiobooksCustomizable reading experienceSeamless eBook and audiobook playback
📚 Books
(27K)
free
9
Book Bridge: Send to Kindle
Book Bridge: Send to Kindle
Book Bridge: Send to Kindle
OPDS Library & EPUB Manager
Free

Effortlessly send books to your Kindle from your self-hosted library or loose files. Converts and optimizes formats, and analyzes book content for tropes and mood. Offers a beautiful digital bookshelf experience.

One-click send to KindleConnect OPDS catalogs (Calibre, Kavita)Automatic format conversion and optimization
📚 Books
(1)
freemium
10
DropKind: Send to Kindle
DropKind: Send to Kindle
DropKind: Send to Kindle
Save Now. Read Deeply
Free

Easily send web articles, PDFs, and other documents to your Kindle device for focused, distraction-free reading. The app cleans up content for a comfortable experience and delivers it instantly.

Send web articles and blog postsSend PDFs, Word documents, and EPUB filesInstant delivery to Kindle
📚 Books
(1)
free
11
Barnes & Noble NOOK
Barnes & Noble NOOK
Barnes & Noble NOOK
eBooks, audiobooks, and more
Free

Access a vast digital library of millions of eBooks, graphic novels, comics, manga, magazines, and audiobooks. Enjoy personalized recommendations, customize your reading and listening experience, and sync content across all your devices. Share your favorite reads with friends and discover free titles.

Vast digital libraryPersonalized recommendationsCustomizable reading/listening
📚 Books
(117K)
free with in-app purchases
12
eBook Search - download books
eBook Search - download books
eBook Search - download books
Paper free book library
Free

Access a vast digital library of over 2 million free eBooks across all genres. Instantly download titles directly to your preferred reading device, including Kindle, Nook, and iBooks, without needing a library card. Discover classics, thrillers, and more, all available at your fingertips.

2 million+ free eBooksInstant downloadsSupports Kindle, Nook, iBooks
📚 Books
(3.5K)
free with in-app purchases
13
PagePilot Hands-Free Reader
PagePilot Hands-Free Reader
PagePilot Hands-Free Reader
Hands-free page turner
Free

This e-book reader allows hands-free page turning using an Apple Watch. It supports multiple formats like EPUB, PDF, and comics, and offers convenient WiFi file transfer. Track your reading progress and set daily goals within the app.

Apple Watch page controlEPUB, PDF, audiobook, and comic supportWiFi file transfer
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
14
Quotabl: Kindle Highlight Sync
Quotabl: Kindle Highlight Sync
Quotabl: Kindle Highlight Sync
Remember & organize book notes
Free

This app helps you organize and recall your Kindle highlights. It syncs your notes automatically or via file import, sends daily reminders, and allows manual entry for physical books. Share your favorite quotes with ease.

Automatic Kindle account syncingMy Clippings.txt file importDaily highlight reminders
📚 Education
(0)
freemium
15
NovelBite - Stories & Novels
NovelBite - Stories & Novels
NovelBite - Stories & Novels
Romance Novel & Fantasy Story
Free

Discover a personalized mobile library with a vast collection of romance, fantasy, and thriller novels. Automatically save your reading progress and customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts and styles. Immerse yourself in captivating stories with a clean interface.

Extensive novel libraryAutomatic reading progress savingCustomizable fonts and styles
📚 Books
(9)
free with in-app purchases
16
ReadWave
ReadWave
ReadWave
Your Daily Fiction Companion
Free

Immerse yourself in captivating stories with this premium novel reading app. Discover a vast library of serialized and complete fiction across various genres, with personalized recommendations and a comfortable, distraction-free reading experience. Unlock exclusive content through membership.

Wide collection of novelsSmooth reading experienceSmart content recommendations
📚 Books
(2)
free with in-app purchases
17
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
Books & Audiobooks
Free

Access millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga in one app. Organize your library, enjoy customizable reading and listening experiences, and take your stories anywhere, even offline. Features include smart notes, kid-friendly tools, and voice control for audiobooks.

Millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, mangaOffline reading and listeningCustomizable library shelves
📚 Books
(9.6K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Library Connection Mobile
Library Connection Mobile
Library Connection Mobile
Library Connection Inc
Free

Manage your local library account on the go. Search the catalog, borrow digital books and audiobooks, place holds, and renew items. The app also provides branch information and offers mobile self-checkout.

Search library catalogManage accountDownload eBooks and audiobooks
🌟 Lifestyle
(4)
free
19
ePub Reader - eBook Opener
ePub Reader - eBook Opener
ePub Reader - eBook Opener
Read a Book in DOC, PDF, TXT
Free

An intuitive e-book reader supporting EPUB, PDF, TXT, RTF, and DOCX. Customize fonts, text size, and themes. The Pro version offers night mode, unlimited books, and easier importing.

Supports EPUB, PDF, TXT, RTF, DOCXCustomizable font, size, and themesNight mode (Pro version)
📚 Books
(1)
free with in-app purchases
20
Buks - Ebooks
Buks - Ebooks
Buks - Ebooks
A better way to discover books
Free

Access over 60,000 free ebooks across many languages. Discover new titles with intuitive search and AI-generated cover art. Send books directly to your Kindle or other readers, or read them within the app.

60,000+ free ebooksAI-generated cover artSend to Kindle
📚 Books
(10)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Free Kindle Books

What are the best free kindle books apps for iPhone?
Amazon Kindle: Reading App tops our free kindle books apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 5.8M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Amazon Kindle: Reading App has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ free kindle books apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
You can read eBooks, magazines, and comics that you have purchased on Amazon. The app also provides access to titles included with Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Prime memberships.
You can customize text size, font type, margins, text alignment, and orientation. You can also adjust brightness and background colors for comfortable reading day or night.